Barge: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when referring to a flat-bottomed boat, often for carrying cargo on rivers and canals.

• The barge was loaded with coal
• They used a barge to transport the goods along the river

A general term for any small to medium-sized vessel used on water. Suitable for casual conversations or non-specific references to watercraft.

• They took a boat out on the lake
• We rented a boat for the weekend

A formal or technical term for any type of watercraft, typically used in professional or official contexts.

• The vessel is registered in Panama
• They inspected the vessel for any signs of damage

Refers to a large, sea-going vessel, often used for transportation of goods or passengers over long distances.

• The ship set sail for Europe
• The cargo ship is expected to arrive next week

Use this when describing forcefully moving into a place or interrupting someone, often rudely or abruptly.

• He barged into the meeting without knocking.
• She suddenly barged into the conversation.

Use this for general situations where you move something or someone by applying force, either physically or metaphorically.

• He pushed the door open.
• We need to push harder to achieve our goals.

Use this to describe pushing someone or something roughly or carelessly. It often has a negative connotation.

• She shoved him out of the way.
• The crowd shoved and pushed to get through the door.

Use this when describing hitting something forcefully, usually with a large object or vehicle. It often implies deliberate and aggressive action.

• The car rammed into the wall.
• He rammed the gate with a battering ram.